European forest reindeer
Rangifer taranus fennicus
There are four European forest reindeer here at Highland Wildlife Park - Sven, Freya and their daughters Lumi and Kesä.
Population
Stable
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Forest
Fact file
Reindeer live on the grassy plains of the Arctic and sub-Arctic as well as coniferous forests
Their large, flat hooves act like snowshoes in the winter, with the hair between their toes stopping snow from clogging them up
They are the only deer species in which both the male and female grow antlers
Reindeer can see ultraviolet light which also helps them to find food during the winter
![Reindeer with large antlers looking to the left [portrait] IMAGE: Alyson Houston 2020](https://images.rzss.org.uk/media/Highland_Wildlife_Park/HWP_animals/European_forest_reindeer/european_forest_reindeer_3.jpg)
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care, our reindeer are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the park and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
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